Chic arches in your interior

Arches in architecture are a brilliant invention. They have charm and at the same time give chic and pathos to any design. Arches appeared several thousand years ago and still enjoy well-deserved popularity.

Arch – what is it?

From Latin, the word "arch" can be translated as "bend" or "arc". An arch is an overlap of an opening in a doorway or just in a wall, made in the form of a curved line – an arc. Arches can be made of completely different materials. This depends on the purpose of the architectural element, the size of the product, its location, as well as the load that the arch will have to withstand. Thus, the arches are wooden, metal, stone, reinforced concrete.

 

History of the arches

The arch as an architectural element appeared in the times of Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece and Egypt. Arches in that era served as decoration of palaces and religious temples. Over time, people gradually learned to use arches in a variety of interiors and architectural forms, to decorate them and decorate them.

Since ancient times, the arch has not changed in shape at all. Externally, it remains the same arc that connects other architectural elements. Its characteristic curve is quite recognizable. It should be noted that this is a complex construction that is based on complex mathematical calculations. Modern methods allow you to use new formulas to create arches. Their manufacturing techniques and materials have also changed.

If you look at the buildings of Romanesque architecture, the arch appears harsh and cumbersome design. Gothic architecture made the arch more weightless and light, in the Gothic arches were called lancet. The Art Nouveau style uses an elliptical arch on buildings. But in any room, in the interior decoration, the arch has a decorative function and is only an interior decoration.

The arch is the same opening in the wall, only the upper part of it is represented as a convex arc, and not a straight line. The arch is found in any style of architecture – it is a universal element of decoration, which opens up wide opportunities for stylists and architects.

The purpose of arches in the interior of the apartment

The arch is installed in the wall opening, where there are no doors. When installing the arch in the door is no longer necessary. Since this element visually separates the rooms from each other. The most popular place in the apartment where the arches are installed is the hallway. Depending on the installation method, materials and functions of the arch, there are several varieties of them.

The purpose of installing the arch may be different. This depends on the overall interior design of the apartment and the stylistic solution used in its design.

Arch functions:

• Defining the boundary between two zones
• Visual integration of two zones
• Visual expansion of space
• Adding personality to the interior

Modern designers are very fond of using arches in the design of apartments, as they temporarily separate and combine two rooms into a single whole. You can use arches in the most unexpected places, and not just in doorways. The imagination of an architect or designer will suggest a competent solution.

Decorative arches or solid wood products will add a zest to any interior, make the apartment more cozy and beautiful.

Pub date: 2021.06.01